YearToAvoid

2005 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Nissan Sentra, 48% of all 170 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sentra model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 76,100 miles.

Engine complaints
81
48% of 170
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
76,100 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Nissan Sentra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 10, 2005, latest Jul 27, 2021.

2005 Nissan Sentra engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter62005 Q12007 Q12009 Q32011 Q22013 Q12014 Q32016 Q32021 Q3
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2021 Q3; peak 2011 Q3 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Nissan Sentra

  1. NHTSA 07V527000Nov 14, 2007Engine653,910 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

    Risk: If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200581 (48%)
  2. 200641 (35%)
  3. 200729 (19%)
  4. 200837 (22%)
  5. 20097 (13%)
  6. 201053 (37%)
  7. 201140 (28%)
  8. 201254 (30%)
  9. 2013133 (21%)
  10. 201488 (23%)
  11. 2015101 (29%)
  12. 201668 (25%)
  13. 201769 (30%)
  14. 201838 (21%)
  15. 201929 (13%)
  16. 202014 (7%)
  17. 202112 (9%)
  18. 202214 (17%)
  19. 20234 (20%)
  20. 20243 (8%)
  21. 20255 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Nissan Sentra, 48% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,100 miles.
Which Nissan Sentra year has the most engine complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has the most engine complaints (133), compared with 81 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Nissan Sentra?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Sentra concerns the engine: 07V527000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.